The Classic Comedy Takes its Rightful Place on “AFI’s 100 Laughs” List as Mel Brooks turns 100
In honor of Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, the American Film Institute (AFI) hereby proclaims BLAZING SADDLES (1974) the funniest film of all time on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
This is an honorary reorganization of the Institute’s signature AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 LAUGHS list, advancing BLAZING SADDLES (1974) from its long-held place at #6 to the #1 spot – all in respect for the gifts given the world by Brooks, the AFI Life Achievement Award honoree who has long kvetched that his film is far funnier than SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959).
“He’s right!,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO. “We’re happy to right this wrong as Mel celebrates his centennial. It’s good to be the king, and may he live to be a 2,000 year old man. Happy birthday, Mel!”.
Brooks is the only filmmaker with three films in the top 15 – BLAZING SADDLES, THE PRODUCERS (#11) and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (#13).
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